Culture & Customs

Culture & Customs

🏯 Japanese Trivia Part 1: What’s the Difference Between Shrines and Temples?

When traveling around Japan, it’s common to stumble upon beautiful religious sites—some with bright red gates, others wi...
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“Japanese Greetings” Words that Connect Gratitude and Friendliness- Greetings2: “Itadakimasu” and “Gochisousama”

When it comes to Japanese culture, even a simple meal is rich with meaning. In Japan, there are two essential phrases th...
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Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part4

🗣️ Story G: I Thought I Was Being Rude…When I met Luca, an Italian backpacker traveling solo across Japan, he shared som...
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Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part3

🚾Story E: Japanese Toilets Are Too High-Tech!?One day, I was talking with a traveler from Sweden named Erik. He had just...
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Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part2

As someone living in Japan, I’ve gotten used to many things that seem totally normal here—but when I talk to friends fro...
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Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part1

When we think of culture shock, we often imagine big things: language, customs, food.But for many foreigners visiting Ja...
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❄️ Winter in Japan: Snowy Serenity, Light Festivals, and Warm Moments

KeeeeN-GThis article is・What is winter like in Japan?・What tastes good in the winter in Japan?・Where can I go in the win...
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🍁 Autumn in Japan: Crimson Leaves, Cozy Flavors, and Cultural Depth

KeeeeN-GThis article is・What is autumn like in Japan?・What tastes good in the autumn in Japan?・Where can I go in the aut...
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☀️Summer in Japan: Festivals, Fireworks, and Fiery Flavors

This article is・What is summer like in Japan?・What tastes good in the summer in Japan?・Where can I go in the summer in J...
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🌸Spring in Japan: A Season of Blossoms, Beauty, and Traditions

KeeeeN-GThis article is・What is spring like in Japan?・What tastes good in the spring in Japan?・Where can I go in the spr...